Blog

Market Update & Top Concerns from Clients

August 17, 2022 By Michael Clark

In this workshop, Michael Clark provides a Fall market update and discusses the top concerns from clients.

All about Inflation

July 19, 2022 By Michael Clark

In this workshop, Michael Clark discusses common questions he has received on inflation such as: Which investments work well when there is inflation? Is it here to stay? Why do we have inflation?

Top DC Advisor Teams 2021

March 31, 2022 By Michael Clark

Michael Clark, Certified Financial Planner at Raymond James, made the National Association of Plan Advisors’ top advisor’s list for 2021.

“The NAPA Top DC Advisor Team list highlights the nation’s leading retirement plan advisor firms. Sure, we know it’s not just about the numbers – but the reality is that NAPA members are having a huge impact every single day, not just on the quality of retirement plan advice, but also in building a more financially secure retirement for millions of Americans.” Source: https://www.napa-net.org/industry-intel/industry-lists/top-dc-advisor-teams-2021

The list is created and conducted by the National Association of Plan Advisors, an affiliate organization of the American Retirement Association, a non-profit association. Established in 2017, nominees had to be individual advisor team/offices with a defined contribution book of business. To be considered, firms had to submit responses to an application form, including information about their practices, notably their defined contribution (DC) assets under advisement (minimum of 100 million AUA). Ranked by assets under advisement, self-reported by advisor firm/teams as of 12/31/2021. In 2021, there were approximately 340 submissions, and 335 were named to the list. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor’s future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of an individual client’s experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its financial advisors pay a fee in exchange for this ranking. Raymond James is not affiliated with National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA).

All About Conservative Investments

June 23, 2022 By Michael Clark

Financial Advisors, Michael Clark and Rob Legenhausen talk through if now is a good time to go conservative. Also, they discuss annuities and the stock market performance so far for the year.

Minimizing Taxes in Retirement

April 19, 2022 By Michael Clark

In this workshop, Michael Clark provides tips on how to reduce taxes in retirement.

Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of 96.5 FM Radio (or) ESPN Radio 580AM or any guests of the Let’s Talk Future show. The Lets Talk Future radio show and 96.5 FM Radio (or) ESPN Radio 580AM are not affiliated with Raymond James. Opinions expressed during the show are those of the speakers and are not necessarily those of Raymond James.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC Raymond James financial advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states and/or jurisdictions for which they are properly registered. Therefore, a response to a request for information may be delayed. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state. Investors outside of the United States are subject to securities and tax regulations within their applicable jurisdictions that are not addressed on this site. Contact your local Raymond James office for information and availability.

The S&P 500 is an unmanaged index of 500 widely held stocks that is generally considered representative of the US stock market. One cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Links are being provided for information purposes only. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse, authorize or sponsor any of the listed websites or their respective sponsors. Raymond James is not responsible for the content of any website or the collection or use of information regarding any website’s users and/or members. This material is being provided for information purposes only and is not a complete description, nor is it a recommendation. Any communications received during the show, including text messages, are the property of 96.5 FM Radio (or) ESPN Radio 580AM, and are independent of Raymond James. The information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Any opinions are those of Michael Clark, CFP© and/or John McCann, Financial Advisor and not necessarily those of Raymond James. All opinions are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. The information contained in this radio show does not purport to be a complete description of the securities, markets, or developments referred to in this material. The information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Any information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. Roth IRA owners must be 59½ or older and have held the IRA for five years before tax-free withdrawals are permitted. Additionally, each converted amount may be subject to its own five-year holding period. Converting a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA has tax implications. Investors should consult a tax advisor before deciding to do a conversion. RMD’s are generally subject to federal income tax and may be subject to state taxes. Consult your tax advisor to assess your situation. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses associated with 529 plans before investing. This and other information is available in the issuer’s official statement and should be read carefully before investing. Investors should consult a tax advisor about any state tax consequence of an investment in a 529 plan. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. Every investor’s situation is unique and you should consider your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizon before making any investment. Prior to making an investment decision, please consult with your financial advisor about your individual situation. The hypothetical examples in these radio shows are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an actual investment. Actual investor results will vary. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of any non-Raymond James speakers or of 96.5 FM Radio (or) ESPN Radio 580AM. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and its advisors do not provide advice on tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional. This is not a recommendation to purchase or sell the stocks of the companies mentioned.